SOLUTION: Which number lies farthest from the origin? -9,0,-2,3,6

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Question 40276: Which number lies farthest from the origin?

-9,0,-2,3,6
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number with the greatest absolute value is farthest from the origin...here that would be
-9